veep
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of veep
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; from V.P.
Example Sentences
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The veep has tried to increase his visibility recently by going on vacation wherever he can still get a room and service, and he’s desperate to seem vital.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025
He had pledged to name a female veep and was under heavy pressure to choose a woman of color.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024
The response to the former veep was “very positive,” said Rep. Don Bacon in describing the closed-door meeting.
From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2022
The committee has also sought to interview Pence, but the former veep "would prefer aides like Short act as the former vice president's 'proxy' so Pence himself does not have to appear," sources told CNN.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2022
"Ah, if he is changed I shall veep!"
From Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)
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